SELF-CARE CORNER Most people have felt a bloated stomach after a big meal. Usually, the belly feels overly full. It can make clothing feel tighter. The belly may look swollen. Bloating is usually caused by too much food or air and gas getting trapped in the intestines. But some people get bloated even when they […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Your blood is made up of many different types of cells. These include red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. White blood cells protect the body from harmful substances and prevent infections. Blood cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal white blood cells. The abnormal cells do not work properly,
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FAMILY LIFE Many people have a loved one who is an older adult. Sometimes an older adult may wish to stay in their home as they get older. This is possible for many older adults with some support from family members or friends. Here are some ways to help an older loved one stay in
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MEDICAL NEWS Blood nourishes every part of the body. Red blood cells are a major component of blood and a key player in how the body receives the oxygen it needs. What they do Red blood cells contain a special protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen from the lungs and delivers it to the organs
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SELF-CARE CORNER A runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes… allergy symptoms can be miserable and common. More than 50 million Americans have allergies. People can get allergies at different times of the year. This is because different allergy triggers come and go as the seasons change: * If you have allergies in the spring, you may
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SELF-CARE CORNER Everyone needs vitamin D for good health. Vitamin D is important because: * It helps keep your bones strong. * Muscles need it for strength and movement. * Nerves use it when they send messages throughout the body. * The immune system needs it to fight off illnesses. Which foods have vitamin D?
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WELL-BEING Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, is not a disease. It’s a symptom of something wrong with your body’s hearing system. And, it may not be “ringing” at all. Some people hear sounds like roaring, hissing, clicking or buzzing. Experts think that tinnitus happens when certain nerve cells are out of balance. This
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WELL-BEING Winter is hard on your skin. Dry indoor air, frequent washing and cold outside air can make skin itchy and painful. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and an important barrier. Protect it! 1. Stay safe with germs: Don’t skip handwashing because your hands are dry. You could end up sick
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SELF-CARE CORNER All winter flakes are not made of snow. Cold weather, with its low relative humidity, wreaks havoc on your skin, making it dry and flaky. Skin dries out if it’s deprived of moisture, and this dryness often aggravates itchiness, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as “winter itch.” During the winter the
WORK LIFE A person is considered a cancer survivor from the minute he or she is diagnosed with the disease. Staying at work during treatment or going back to work after treatment can pose challenges along with fighting the disease. Employers are required to support a survivor’s decision to work, said Teri Hoenemeyer, director of
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